Senior Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics R&D Group
Mathematical and Information Sciences
CSIRO
North Ryde, Sydney, Australia

R&D opportunity - autonomy, innovation and creativity.

Attractive Remuneration package We are seeking to recruit an internationally recognised research scientist with a background in machine learning, or non-linear classification / prediction.

The successful candidate will join a successful team working on advanced methods for the analysis of data from modern genomics and proteomics. The appointee will contribute to the development of research strategy and will have the opportunity to develop significant collaborative projects. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, innovation and creativity.

The successful applicant will have a relevant disciplinary background (probably in statistics or computer science) and demonstrated expertise in the development of novel algorithms and analytical methods. The appointee will have a PhD or equivalent qualification with research experience and a strong commitment to perform and apply research to significant commercial opportunities.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr Mervyn Thomas,
tel: + 61 7 3826 7303, or by email at Mervyn.Thomas@cmis.csiro.au . A copy of the role description and selection criteria can be found at http://www.cmis.csiro.au/Positions.Vacant/2001PositionsVacant/01S20.htm

Applications must include a self-assessment against the Selection Criteria, details of your skills, qualifications and work achievements and the names of at least two professional referees. Please forward your application, marked "Confidential" quoting reference number 01/S20, to: Human Resources, Mathematical & Information Sciences, Locked Bag 17, North Ryde NSW 1670 or email: jobs@cmis.csiro.au by 10 August, 2001.
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